We were also fortunate enough to run into speaker Spencer West in the arena. Next year this incredible man is planning to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in his wheelchair.

Whistler Water was there to support the important work of Free the Children and educate thousands of students about the importance of recycling through our Let the Bottle Live On pledge.

To learn more about Free the Children and We Day, visit freethechildren.com

The heat has finally arrived on the west coast, and it has us here at Whistler Water thinking about all things Summer. Particularly, Live at Squamish. I know there’s a whole summer between now and the weekend of August 20th and 21st, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get excited and secure your tickets ahead of time! 2010 was a blast, and this year is already promising to be even bigger and better with headlining bands like Weezer and Metric. I’m really looking forward to hearing Shane Koyczan’s performance as well as all of the others! Check more bands playing Live at Squamish here.

Whistler Water is a proud sponsor and we want to send you to Live at Squamish! Our friends at Donald’s Market are going to be giving away a pair of tickets at each of their three locations around Vancouver between June 13th and July 4th. All you have to do is buy some Whistler Water, write your name and number on the back of the receipt and place it in the designated drop box. Find out where a Donald’s Market is near you. ]]> http://yourwhistlerwater.com/2011/06/live-at-squamish/feed/ 0 http://yourwhistlerwater.com/2011/03/1-9-million-in-food-donations-147-works-of-art/ http://yourwhistlerwater.com/2011/03/1-9-million-in-food-donations-147-works-of-art/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:59:52 +0000 Whistler Water http://yourwhistlerwater.com/?p=666

Can you picture what $1,913,010 worth of donated canned food looks like? Let Canstruction Vancouver show you. For just under a decade, their anti-hunger initiative has been building donations by building artwork. The formula is simple: Create sculptures from canned food, generate public interest in the artwork, in turn, promoting awareness for what it’s all really for: Those in need. The formula works.

Last night, through our partnership with the Greater Food Bank Society, we were able to see the latest contributions for 2011 by volunteering as a “DeCanstruction” crew at Canstruction Vancouver:

Event Facts

• Average food value per sculpture – $13,013
• Estimated cans of protein (tuna, ham, etc.) - 669,535
• Number of cans raised in 9 years – 1,056,423
• Number of sculptures built – 147
• Total value of food raised in 9 years – $1,913,010
• Number companies involved – 75+
• Number teams – 24
• Number of school / youth teams – 6
• Visitors rating exhibition as good or very good – 90%+
• Visitors saying they would come again to Canstruction – 95%

Clean Up Photos

For more photos, visit our Facebook Page and “Like” us!

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society (GVFBS) does not accept any government funding, so donations raised from these events are important in our efforts to provide food and related assistance to those in need in our communities. Each week, up to twenty-five thousand recipients are aided through our programs in the Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and North Shore communities; as many as ten thousand of those assisted are children. The GVFBS purchases such large quantities of fresh fruit, vegetables and eggs that we are able to translate every one dollar donation into three dollars worth of food with our strong buying power and wonderful partnerships with local farmers.

– Food Bank Website

Al Gore by Ida Adamowicz, WeDay in Waterloo

We Day in Waterloo, Feb 17,  brought together thousands of students from the region, bringing their support and energy for social change at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex. Nobel Laureate and former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., iconic Canadian rock band the Barenaked Ladies, cast members from Degrassi, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo, chart- topping pop/R&B singer Shawn Desman, pop/rock band Stereos, Me to We motivational speaker Spencer West, founders of Free The Children Craig and Marc Kielburger and many more.

We Day, the event itself, is just the beginning of a larger, youth-driven movement that creates systemic change around the world. Students and educators leave We Day with fresh inspiration and passion to make a difference, and are provided with the tools necessary to make change a reality. – Free The Children press release (http://www.weday.ca/press)

Whistler Water has been a partner of We Day since 2009. We are honoured to be a part of an event series like We Day, that has since helped rally youth attendees to “an estimated two million hours of volunteer work and raised over $10 million, benefiting local charities in communities across Canada.”

Please take the time to become a Fan of We Day on Facebook and find out more about Free The Children on their website.

A big thanks for the photo above, taken by attendee and photographer, Ida Adamowicz (full gallery here).

As a proud, long-time sponsor of the Whistler Film Festival (Dec 1-5, 2010), Whistler Water would like to put you in the heart of the action. “Like” us on Facebook and you will be automatically entered to win a one-night stay at the luxurious Whistler Four Seasons Hotel, exclusive access to Festival screenings and events, as well as a relaxing and restorative couples massage at The Spa at Four Seasons.

Visit and ‘like’ our Facebook page today – www.facebook.com/whistlerwater

Contest closes November 29th at 10am. Winners will be contacted directly. Must be 19 years old to enter. No purchase necessary. Winners names will be published. Hotel will require credit card imprint for incidental expenses. Whistler Water is British Columbia’s truly local water. Sourced from a glacier-fed aquifer in the Coastal Mountains, this pristine and healthy beverage does not travel far to reach you. So the next time your reach for a bottle of premium water, make sure it’s Whistler Glacial Spring Water. Local water for discerning local palates. And remember: recycle your bottle. It will have a long life as apparel, fabric, as another container, or many other alternatives. Be sure to take our “Let the Bottle Live On” sustainability pledge.

The world-class shows have drawn the attention of countless celebrities and have been featured on CityTV, The Vancouver Sun, Flare, and Sesi Magazine. As a result, clothing and jewellery designers from around the world—such as Calgary, Toronto, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Lebanon—seek to debut their lines at Vancouver Fashion Week. Whistler Water has provided water for all the models, media, VIPs, and backstage needs.

Check out the full designer and show schedule here

Twenty-three year-old Sebastian Salas set a new course record of 25 minutes and one second at the 20^th BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run today. Just last month he smashed the unofficial time (set outside the annual race) with a stunning climb that took him only 23 minutes and 48 seconds. The race this morning drew over 500 participants, and raised funds for Grind For Kids a local annual initiative that supports BC Children’s Hospital. Whistler Water matched the event day fundraising to bring the total charitable contribution from the historic 20^th race to $20k.

The Whistler Film Festival is marked the end of a very busy year for Whistler Water. Stay tuned for upcoming events in 2010.

Winning the 19th Annual BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run in record fashion marks Selas’ second consecutive win in successive years, with the champion besting his winning time from last year by more than two minutes.

We like to think it’s because of the Whistler Water…

World famous entertainers and local guests will be refreshed with Canada’s Whistler Water at the upcoming premiere benefit concert in West Vancouver on Saturday, September 12, 2009.  The Sarah McLachlan Foundation and the District of West Vancouver will present a unique occasion called “Summer Sessions at Ambleside” as a one-day premiere benefit concert in the idyllic setting.
 
Whistler Water is a proud sponsor of the event, the first of its kind in West Vancouver, that will feature musical performances by megastar artists Sarah McLachlan, Sheryl Crow and Neil Young.  
 
All proceeds from the concert go to the Sarah McLachlan Foundation. The Foundation’s mandate is to bring music into the lives of young Canadians, through providing free music programs to youth in under-served communities. The impact of participation is profound; building self-esteem, and fostering creativity in young people through the power of music. Ambleside Park in West Vancouver will also provide the perfect location for the late summer concert. Alongside the premiere artists, the all day festival will include performances from an eclectic array of talented Canadian artists.
 
As British Columbia’s truly local water, Whistler Water is a natural fit for this prominent local event, benefitting home grown music. Summer Sessions at Ambleside will benefit youth in Canadian communities, and provide the audience with a rare and excellent experience. Having Whistler Water there also serves to encourage people to have a healthy lifestyle and celebrate all things local.

**Update: Photos from the event are now posted to our Summer Sessions at Ambleside Flickr Set**